first string

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The rest of the first-string offensive line included Julian Armella at right guard, Sam Yoon at center and Courtland Ford at left tackle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

At the end of Week 15, 18 teams had started quarterbacks who weren’t their first-string passers on opening day; 56 different quarterbacks have started an NFL game this season.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Moreover, regardless of the score, the first-string players almost always remain on the field.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

So much so that, just as Dallas had done with its first-string goalie, Hakstol pulled Philipp Grubauer in favor of Martin Jones to start the third period.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

In college, the agent had been a first-string diver on the swimming team; he had almost qualified for the Olympics.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols